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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,997.23, 346,374.24 and 136,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,997.23, 346,374.24 and 136,273.62 is: 188,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,997.23 : 346,374.24 = 136,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,997.23/346,374.24 = 136,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,997.23x = 346,374.24 × 136,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,997.23x = 47,201,672,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,201,672,347.43/250,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,056.55

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